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湾岸戦争 (wangansensou) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

湾わん岸がん戦せん争そう

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Meanings

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Gulf War (1990-1991)

historical term

Refers specifically to the 1990-1991 conflict following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. A historical term.

湾わん岸がん戦せん争そうは1991年ねんに終しゅう結けつし

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The Gulf War ended in 1991.

Kanji

湾gulf, bay, inlet
岸beach
戦war, battle, match
争contend, dispute, argue

Etymology

Compound of 湾岸 (わんがん, 'gulf coast') and 戦争 (せんそう, 'war'), directly translating to 'Gulf War'.